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Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast network that hosts: Animals at Home Podcast by Dillon Perron, Project Herpetoculture by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett, Reptiles & Research Podcast by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Animals Everywhere by Bryce Broom. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community together to discuss reptile husbandry, scientific research, breeding, wildlife conservation, and more!
185: AAH The Truth About Big Box Pet Stores & The Reptile Industry | Paul Barclay
Paul Barclay is the owner and founder of Custom Reptile Habitats. In the episode, Paul discusses his background in the pet industry and the inspiration behind starting his own business. He talks about the lack of quality reptile enclosures and how he saw an opportunity to create something better. Paul also emphasizes the importance of big box pet stores in the industry and the need for better understanding and collaboration among different segments of the industry. He addresses the controversy surrounding the treatment of animals in breeding facilities and the importance of giving animals time to adapt to new environments. Paul concludes by expressing his passion for helping people and animals through his business.
SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/185-crh/
WE DISCUSS:
0:00 Coming Up
2:42 Welcome Paul & Background
15:35 Reptile By Mack & Understanding Big Box Pet Stores
27:20 Understanding the Pet Industry
38:02 CRH & Pateron Ad Read
38:51 Pushing Reptile Enclosures Forward
47:07 Moving on from Reptile By Mack & Starting CRH
57:39 Custom Reptile Habitats & Maximum Reptile
1:08:21 900 Gal Ball Python Enclosure with a Tub
1:23:42 Giving Reptiles Time to Adapt & Increasing Minimum Standard
1:39:12 Where do Big Box Pet Stores Fit in Herpetoculture?
1:48:28 Animal Rights, PeTA & Reptiles by Mack
2:01:14 What is the Future of Herpetoculture?
2:07:55 Closing Thoughts
2:14:26 Outro
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Paul Barclay is the owner and founder of Custom Reptile Habitats. In the episode, Paul discusses his background in the pet industry and the inspiration behind starting his own business. He talks about the lack of quality reptile enclosures and how he saw an opportunity to create something better. Paul also emphasizes the importance of big box pet stores in the industry and the need for better understanding and collaboration among different segments of the industry. He addresses the controversy surrounding the treatment of animals in breeding facilities and the importance of giving animals time to adapt to new environments. Paul concludes by expressing his passion for helping people and animals through his business.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
- https://customreptilehabitats.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/customreptilehabitats/
- https://www.facebook.com/CustomReptileHabitats/
- https://www.youtube.com/c/customreptilehabitats
Support, Subscribe & Follow:
- CHECK OUT Custom Reptile Habitats CLICK HERE
- SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST NETWORK: SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI
- Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animalsathome
- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnimalsatHomeChannel
- Follow on Instagram: @animalsathomeca
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